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Digitalisation affects almost all areas of social life, including social policy. The aim of this article is to analyse the social policy practices that are being implemented in connection with digitalisation. The article also provides an overview of the challenges faced by social policy in relation to the emergence of the information society. The following challenges are discussed: axiological, accessibility-related and challenges for the sphere of work. The opportunities and risks of digitalisation for social policy were also characterised. The article is analytical and descriptive in nature. It is based on an analysis of the academic literature and selected official documents, and on an unsystematic observation of the social debate on digitalisation.

Taking an early lead on digitalisation is crucial to Europe's lasting competitiveness. Our newest digitalisation report sheds light on the state of digitalisation in European countries: The adoption of digital technologies by firms in the European Union is improving, but it has not yet closed the gap with the United States; While some EU countries are at the global forefront of digital transformation, others risk being left behind. Digitalisation provides a unique opportunity to improve European firms' global competitiveness. To close the digital divide, Europe needs to increase investment and to create ecosystems that support innovation.